Respite Care in Belton, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Belton, SC: the local picture

1,001

residents 65 or older (22% of Belton)

72%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Anderson County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Belton live with someone: 72% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 357 Belton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (36% in Anderson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Belton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Belton compared with Anderson County and South Carolina

Census figure	Belton	Anderson County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	5.7%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,780	$47,456	—

Older residents in towns around Belton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Williamston, SC	6.6 mi	793	42%
Honea Path, SC	7.7 mi	555	38%
Anderson, SC	8.6 mi	5,142	34%
Homeland Park, SC	10 mi	1,077	51%
Northlake, SC	11 mi	895	28%
Piedmont, SC	13 mi	916	34%

Hospices serving Belton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc	Anderson, SC	7.8 mi	(800) 261-8636
Gentiva	Anderson, SC	12 mi	(864) 297-3164
Open Arms Hospice	Simpsonville, SC	17 mi	(864) 688-1700
Patriot Hospice	Easley, SC	19 mi	(864) 991-8414
Heartland Hospice Services - Greenville	Simpsonville, SC	21 mi	(864) 963-0045

Nursing homes near Belton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Richard M Campbell Veterans Nursing Home	Anderson, SC	5.9 mi	5 of 5	220	(864) 261-6734
Nhc Healthcare - Anderson	Anderson, SC	8.2 mi	5 of 5	290	(864) 226-8356
Achieve Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Anderson, SC	8.6 mi	1 of 5	181	(864) 226-5054
Linley Park Post Acute	Anderson, SC	9.6 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 226-3427

Straight-line miles from the center of Belton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Belton

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,315 monthly median income of Belton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Belton: common questions

Which hospices serve Belton?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Belton ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc, Gentiva, Open Arms Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Belton?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,315 monthly median income of Belton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Belton. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers South Carolina.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Belton, SC